Turning Data Into Economic Empowerment
Independent research that helps beauty, wellness, and service-based businesses make smarter decisions and build stronger futures.
The Qnity Institute is the research and data division of Qnity, Inc. We produce practical, credible insights on compensation, profitability, and performance; helping people and businesses thrive.
Our studies fill critical data gaps in beauty and wellness, giving owners, professionals, and educators the facts they need to make informed, confident choices.
PUBLIC STUDIES
We offer privately commissioned studies, as well as public studies available to the public and our members.
See below for a list of recent public studies.
Read the 2022 Pro Beauty Compensation Study
2023 Compensation Study Report coming soon!
The first study started out as a grassroots effort seeking to address a seemingly simple question: What does a career in beauty look like from an economic perspective? Many attempts to answer this question have been incomplete and unable to tell the full story, either focusing on a small number of schools that have failed aspiring cosmetologists or making blanket statements about the industry, such as ‘poverty-level earnings.’ This study aims to provide an additional point of reference for those considering a career in professional beauty, and perhaps change the hearts and minds of those who broadly categorize the industry as a low-tier profession.
WATCH THE VIDEO
Hear from Qnity President and Qnity Institute Spokeswoman, Erin Kuhn, presenting 8 core findings from Phase 2 of the Professional Beauty Compensation Study.
